An opportunity currently exists in the unclassified service with the Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, for applicants who meet the requirements specified below:
SALARY: $91,134.87 to $132,123.93
LOCATION: Division of Criminal Justice Financial and Cyber Crimes Bureau Trenton, Hamilton, Cherry Hill or Whippany Statewide travel required for work responsibilities. NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One (1) Under administrative direction of the Bureau Chief/Deputy Attorney General 1, Director of the Division of Criminal Justice (the “Division”), Deputy Director or other executive officers in the Division or Department of Law and Public Safety, the Deputy Bureau Chief assists the Bureau Chief with management and oversight of the Financial and Computer Crimes Bureau (the “Bureau”). The Bureau investigates and prosecutes a variety of cases including, white collar crime, money laundering, anti-trust matters, asset forfeiture, as well as the growing threat of computer crimes, ranging from a heavy volume of child pornography cases to highly technical intrusion cases. The Deputy Bureau Chief supervises and/or represents State departments or other entities prescribed by applicable statutes in litigation matters; plans, develops, organizes, and supervises the work programs concerned with detection and prosecution of criminal activities; interprets and enforces laws, regulations, and other official instrumentalities; and coordinates all investigatory/legal activities with other State entities, federal and local jurisdictions. The Deputy Bureau Chief is responsible for managerial and oversight responsibilities of the Bureau; authors and reviews search warrants, communication data warrants, communications information orders, prosecution memoranda, plea memoranda and cooperation agreements; assigns cases to Deputy Attorneys General; oversees case reviews; authors performance assessments of all staff; assists attorneys in trial preparation; oversees Bureau initiatives and trainings; maintains effective communication with the Bureau Chief; serves on various task forces and working groups; and performs other related work as required.
DUTIES: The Deputy Bureau Chief will serve in the Civil Service title of Deputy Attorney General 2; the Civil Service definition of the position and associated duties can be found in the job specification on file with the Civil Service Commission at: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/30467.htm.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor. Admission to practice as an Attorney at Law in the State of New Jersey is required.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. LICENSE: Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.
PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to candidates with excellent written and oral advocacy skills; direct experience in drafting and oversight of search warrants, communication data warrants and communications information orders; previous trial experience; prosecution experience specifically related to white collar crimes, money laundering, asset forfeiture and computer crimes; demonstrated ability to multi-task and work effectively with a broad cross-section of stakeholders; and excellent time management.
RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented in resume only. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.
If qualified, please send a cover letter indicating interest in job vacancy #20-142 and current resume on or before the closing date of June 6, 2020 to:
Recruitment Coordinator LPS.Humanresources@njoag.gov
OR
Recruitment Coordinator
Division of Administration
P.O. Box 081 Trenton, NJ
08625-0081